BEA WebLogic Workshop 8.1 Kick Start: Simplifying Java Web Applications and J2EE

Chapter 14. Securing Access in WebLogic Workshop: Working with SSL and Role-based Security

by Lawrence H. Kaye

IN THIS CHAPTER

• The Need for Security in the Enterprise

• Secure Socket Layer Communications

• Declarative Role-Based Security

The Need for Security in the Enterprise

WebLogic Workshop provides many tools to facilitate rapid application development, but with great power comes great responsibility. With enterprise applications, there are many opportunities for data to be compromised by unauthorized individuals. To mitigate these risks, Workshop and the underlying WebLogic Platform offer a comprehensive set of security features.

Who Are You?

When data is being transmitted between any two parts of an enterprise system, the first issues that should be ...